In LED lighting, selecting the right LED chip size is critical for both performance and application suitability. While there are many LED chip dimensions available, this article focuses on comparing 3030, 3535, and 5050 LEDs and how to pair them with optimal optical lenses.
Core Differences Between 3030, 3535, and 5050 LED
You might find their names confusing, but they’re simply named after their physical dimensions. For example, 3030 is 3.0mmx3.0mm, and 3535 is 3.5mmx3.5mm, so we know that 5050 is 5.0mmx5.0mm in size.
When looking at the power they provide, don't think that 5050 LED provides the highest power because of its large size. This is a common mistake.
The highest power among the three is actually 3535LED (1W-3W), followed by 3030LED (0.2W-1W), and finally 5050LED (0.2W-0.5W).
Application of 3030, 3535, and 5050LED
Based on the differences in their power mentioned above, we would recommend 3030LED for efficient and compact designs, such as commercial lighting; 3535LED is suitable for high-power applications, such as street lights; 5050 LED: very suitable for decorative lighting and RGB lighting, such as RGBW Stage Light.
Of course, the actual application needs to be considered according to your needs!
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